extradyadic and post

Question 1

reasons to have an open relationship

Answer 1

• practical (sex is no longer available)
• available, but unsatisfactory (mismatched levels of interest, not willing to experiment, aging, monotony)
• wishes to enrich

Question 1

entirely monogamous

Answer 1

• exclusive

Question 2

equity theory

Answer 2

• not getting what they deserve
• re establish equity

Question 3

factors in cheating

Answer 3

• impulsive (more inclined to cheat)
• conscientious (less inclined to cheat)
• executive control (more faithful)

Question 4

hostile sexism

Answer 4

• blatantly -‘ve attitudes and behaviours directed toward women

Question 5

benevolent sexism

Answer 5

• women need to be provided for by men
• reinforcing gender inequality by rewarding women who conform to conform to their restrictive and inferior gender roles
• predicted an increase in infidelity

Question 6

cheating

Answer 6

• extradyadic sex that occurs within the context of a self described monogamous relationship that could, according to the respondent, jeopardize their relationship

Question 7

consensual non monogamy

Answer 7

• encompasses a broad range of relationships in which partners agree to extradyadic sexual and/or romantic partners

Question 8

polyamory

Answer 8

• multiple partners engaged in a sexual relationship that typically has a romantic and/or emotional component

Question 9

swinging

Answer 9

• relationships typically involves couples with a strictly sexual component

Question 10

open relationship

Answer 10

• partners who engage in sexual relationships seperate from primary relationship that do not include a romantic or emotional component

Question 11

post breakup sex for men and women

Answer 11

• women = hopes of regaining long term relationship
• men = risk getting a reputation as mean or uncaring

Question 12

young widows and sexuality

Answer 12

• profound loss regarding sexual relationships
• leads to deep physical loneliness and initial disinterest in sex

Question 13

widow’s fire

Answer 13

• involuntary and often distressing intense sexual desire
• marked by cravings
• obessive thoughts
• longing for connection

Question 14

market worth

Answer 14

• divorce/breakup impacts the sense of personal worth and self esteem

Question 15

dating around

Answer 15

• different partners
• sex early on

Question 16

reconstruction phase

Answer 16

• reintegration of sex with emotional, deeper relationship

Question 17

initiators of divorce

Answer 17

• separation coincides with downward trend in subjective well being before the separation
• a rebound to initial levels after the separation

Question 18

non initiators

Answer 18

• well being stable before separation and rebound later
• becomes worse off
• experiences a drop in satisfaction with life and family